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Outrage as Israel approves first new West Bank settlement in 20 years

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Jordan

Israeli-Palestinian conflict top of agenda at Arab leader's summit

The 21 kings, presidents and top officials gathered on the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea, with a clear view of the Israeli-occupied West Bank on the opposite shore.

Business Series

Saudi oil giant's tax bill slashed

Saudi oil giant gets massive tax cut

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Yemen

UNICEF warns that Yemen's children are paying the heaviest price for living life in a war zone

The future has never been so bleak for the children of Yemen.

Turkey

Early voting starts for Turkish expats in controversial referendum

Turkish expats cast their ballots in early voting in a referendum on whether to give more power to their country's president

Syria

US-backed Syrian forces 'capture' key airbase near Raqqa

The Syrian Democratic forces said they had seized ISIL-held Tabqa airbase.

Sport

Maverick Vinales wins Qatar Grand Prix

Maverick Vinales won the season-opener Qatar Grand Prix ahead of Andrea Dovitsiozo and Valentino Rossi.

Turkey

UK-US carry-on electronic device bans come into force

A ban on large electronic devices in aeroplane cabins has come into effect on several airlines flying into the UK and US.

Syria

The Syrian Army says it has retaken Damascus areas seized by rebels

The fighting has underscored the bleak prospects for a fresh round of UN-brokered peace talks that are underway in Geneva.

Turkey

Children among migrants found drowned off Turkish coast

At least 11 people from Syria, including five children, are dead after their plastic boat sank off Turkey

Syria

Geneva peace talks: Syria warns foreign forces to act legitimately

Round five of the Geneva peace talks on Syria has begun with a warning from the war-torn nation’s chief negotiator.

Egypt

Ousted Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak freed after six-year detention

Overthrown Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been freed after six years in detention under heavy guard, his lawyer has said.

Israel

19-year-old Israeli-US citizen arrested over hoax bomb threats

A 19-year-old man has appeared in court in Israel accused of making dozens of hoax bomb threats against Jewish community centres in the US, Australia and New…

Turkey

Euroviews. Turkey's alarming turn with Erdoğan. What the EU needs to do?

Erdoğan is pressing for a constitutional reform, to be decided by a referendum in mid-April, that would move Turkey from a parliamentary to a presidential system. If the reform passes, Erdoğan will acquire powers exceeding even those held by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the venerated “father” Turkey

Israel

Israeli police arrest 19 year old suspect linked to bomb threats targeting Jewish community centers in the US and abroad

Africanews

Ten Egyptian troops killed by bombs during Sinai fighting

Ten members of Egypt's security forces were killed by bombs which struck their vehicles in central Sinai, a military spokesman said on Thursday, during an operation targeting what the army described a

Turkey

Erdogan's rhetoric threatens Turkey's future relations with EU

With attacks on the EU now almost daily and getting more violent, has Turkey's President Erdogan given up on EU membership?

Israel

"Jesus's tomb" reopens in Jerusalem after months of restoration

An official ceremony has been held in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem's Old City

Syria

Dozens die in airstrike on ISIL-held northern Syria

At least 33 people have been killed in an airstrike that hit a school sheltering displaced people near ISIL-held Raqqa, a monitor said.

Syria

Syria conflict: Rebels launch new assault in Damascus

Two days before new Syria peace talks, rebels and jihadist allies stormed a government-held area in northeast Damascus on Tuesday.

Turkey

Turkish officials halt campaign rallies in Germany, say organisers

German authorities already cancelled several rallies, leading to President Erdogan accusing Berlin of using 'Nazi' tactics.

Israel

Room at the Inn: Banksy's Walled Off Hotel welcomes its first guests

When is a hotel opening simultaneously a political statement and a work of art?